Palm Harbor drainage study reaches a key public-input deadline
Pinellas County’s Palm Harbor-Sutherland drainage study is still evaluating needs after its July 15 public-input deadline; no specific construction projects are finalized.
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Troy Development Code Rewrite, Gas-Station Rules Await Council
Troy is reviewing a broad development-code rewrite while proposed gas-station standards await City Council action and remain separate from current law.
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Fairborn Riders Face Greene CATS Route, Fare and Late-Service Changes
Fairborn riders now face Greene CATS route, weekday-hour and fare changes, plus added same-day capacity near Fairborn and Fairfield Mall.
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Akron’s $341M Capital Plan: What Road and Utility Work Means
Akron’s midyear capital update tracks 171 projects worth more than $341 million, with near-term work focused on roads, utilities, traffic calming and public facilities.
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Toledo voters will decide on a 0.25% public-safety income-tax increase
Toledo voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a temporary 0.25% income-tax increase for neighborhood safety, police and fire operations.
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Ashtabula County Reports Two Measles Cases, Tracks Potential Exposures
Ashtabula County health officials are tracking potential measles exposures at three locations and urging people to check immunity records and call ahead for care.
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GCRTA plans May 2027 tax vote as August service cuts approach
GCRTA is preparing a May 2027 Cuyahoga County tax vote while riders face planned August service cuts and a September decision on the proposed rate.
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Elyria business named as alleged victim in federal ransomware case
A federal indictment unsealed July 14 identifies an unnamed Elyria business as an alleged 2020 ransomware victim; officials have not disclosed the company or damage.
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Ohio property-tax credit is temporary as bigger funding fight continues
Ohio’s new one-year property-tax credit may help eligible homestead recipients, but lawmakers still have to resolve how schools and local services are funded.
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Delphos residents fall under different county unemployment rates in June
Delphos spans the Allen-Van Wert county line, so residents are represented by different county unemployment rates. June data show a 3.2% to 3.8% split.
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Green Bay sues Shipyard developer over delayed apartments and retail
Green Bay is suing Merge LLC over delayed private Shipyard apartments and retail, asking a Brown County court to end the agreement and return the riverfront property.
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Columbus Flock audit puts police data-sharing rules under scrutiny
Columbus halted statewide Flock data sharing after an audit flagged up to 15,577 potentially immigration-related searches. A public hearing is set for Aug. 10.
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Cincinnati East Side floodgate failed during July 17 storm
Cincinnati’s Madison Road floodgate failed to close during the July 17 storm, exposing limits in East Side flood protection and leaving a long-term fix unclear.
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Jefferson’s 2027 Tax Budget Lists $300,000 in Planned Transfers
Jefferson’s revised 2027 tax budget was submitted to the county auditor and identifies planned transfers for the Imagination Playground and safety services.
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Marysville U.S. 36 Resurfacing Comes Before Proposed East-Side Roundabout
Marysville’s planned 2027 U.S. 36 resurfacing is separate from a proposed Marysville East roundabout tied to a future road connection.
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Akron advances proposed Highland Square safety district assessment
Akron City Council advanced a proposed Highland Square district that could assess affected property owners about $100,000 a year for security and upkeep.
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Toledo Police Chief Troendle to Retire Nov. 1; Kevin Braun Named Successor
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle plans to retire Nov. 1, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun named successor after a planned 90-day transition.
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Beachwood-Area Gas and Diesel Prices Ease From Sunday
AAA’s July 27 Cleveland-area averages show modest relief for regular gas and diesel, but both fuels remain well above last year’s levels.
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Dublin Senior-Living Proposal Near Hopewell Enters Concept Review
Dublin OH – A proposed senior-living development near Hopewell Elementary is entering concept review, but zoning, traffic, access and stormwater questions remain.
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Zachary Cline identified after Gallia County search; investigation remains active
Human remains found during a Gallia County search were identified as Gallipolis-area man Zachary Cline, while authorities say the investigation remains active.
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Columbus weighs a revolving loan fund to expand affordable housing—what the plan is and what’s next
Columbus OH – City Council approved a $30,000 study to assess whether a revolving loan fund could finance mixed-income housing. Recommendations due Sept. 2026.
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South Euclid lawn-care assessments: residents dispute charges after city cites high grass
Dozens of South Euclid residents say they owe $54,658.18 for city lawn cuts, but dispute notice and whether crews actually trimmed—here’s how to check.